Question

Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.

Answer 1

Petroleum

• Petroleum is a naturally occurring liquid formed by dead and decaying plants under high pressure and temperature.
• Most of our world is powered by petroleum. Without it, the globe would look very different and plenty of of our products wouldn't exist.
• Petroleum is also known as Crude oil.

Uses of various constituents of petroleum

• Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used as fuel in home and industry
• Petrol is used as a fuel for automobiles and aviation.
• Kerosene is used as fuel for the stove, lamps, and jet aircraft.
• Diesel is used as fuel for heavy motorcar and electric generators.
• Grease is used for lubrication in machinery.
• Paraffin wax is employed in ointments, candles, vaseline, etc.